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[QUOTE="MilfordHusky, post: 2605592, member: 366"]
In October 2016, I grossly underestimated these two.  I knew that we would miss them when they left, but I thought they were replaceable.

I saw Kia as a solid defender, but a bit of a bull in a china shop on the dribble.  Over the next 2 years, she learned to play under control and added Ray Allen-like shooting to her lockdown defense.  I can’t think of any player who combines elite shooting with elite defense as well as Kia.

I saw Gabby as a player with great athleticism who could defend and compete on the boards.  Even though she had a nice increase in FT shooting as a sophomore, she was still limited on offense.  Since then, she has become a bit of Dr. J. and a bit of Magic Johnson.  She does things that no one else her size has ever done.

I’ll miss them while appreciating their legacy.  I think Lou, Pheesa, and Crystal know how to follow in the footsteps of their senior teammates.  For the rest of the team, the more they can emulate Kia and/or Gabby, the more successful they will be.

The next phase of the season begins tomorrow evening.  I’m going to savor what our seniors can do.
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